Description
These Pumpkin Pecan Custard Pie Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for the holiday season or any fall occasion. With a buttery crust, creamy pumpkin custard filling, and a crunchy pecan topping, these bars combine all the best flavors of autumn in one irresistible treat. They’re a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead and stored in the fridge, making holiday prep a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 6 Tbsp. cold butter, cubed
- 1 Tbsp. water
- Custard Filling:
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice
- Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9″x9″ baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt for the crust. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water and mix just until combined. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, heavy whipping cream, flour, salt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice until smooth. Pour the custard filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 40 minutes. While the bars are baking, mix the melted butter, chopped pecans, and brown sugar in a small bowl until the pecans are well coated.
- After 40 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and evenly sprinkle the pecan topping over the custard. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or your favorite topping.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just bring them to room temperature before serving.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to a month.
- Variations: Feel free to swap the pecans for walnuts or almonds for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 473kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 375mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 119mg